N34666 - 1973 Cessna 177B Aircraft Registration

C177

1973 CESSNA 177B

Aircraft Description

N34666 is a 1973 Cessna 177B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Middleton Erik George in Vernal, UT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 3, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on June 24, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N34666 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3D6E1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N34666 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.4690, -112.1721 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N34666 was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 177 Cardinal was an ambitious four-seat general aviation aircraft designed to replace the popular Cessna 172 Skyhawk with modern features including a cantilever wing and all-flying stabilator. First flown in 1967 and introduced in 1968, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that seated four occupants with improved visibility and comfort over its predecessor. Spanning over 35 feet with sleek aerodynamic lines, the Cardinal suffered from initial underpowering that hampered its commercial success. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1968 to 1978, approximately 4,295 units were produced across all variants. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C177.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N34666. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1973
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
177B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C177177 Cardinal
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 3, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 24, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MIDDLETON ERIK GEORGE
Address
639 W 300 N
City
VERNAL
State / Zip Code
Utah84078-1515
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50753341
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3D6E1

Additional Details

Registration
N34666
Serial Number
17701929
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00352603

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 19:12:45)
Airport
Latitude
38.469047
Longitude
-112.172058

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC